Biden hails ‘deep friendship’ with Philippines and boosts military ties amid China tensions
by Rebecca Ratcliffe and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#6BBPC)
White House announces transfer of three C-130 aircraft and two coastal patrol vessels during Washington visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr
President Joe Biden has said the US is ironclad" in its commitment to defending the Philippines, including in the highly contested South China Sea where Philippine vessels have reported continued harassment by China.
Biden hailed the two countries' deep friendship" as he hosted Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos in the White House on Monday. We are facing new challenges and I couldn't think of a better partner to have than you," Biden told Marcos before their meeting.
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